La Cage

Needs new writers! Too many small mistakes. Like for instance, the mother and boyfriend, needed an ass kicking. Not realistic! Needs to be more realistic! Has the potential to be a great show. The small details matter alot. The script is weak and needs revamping. Call Samu Hong for help with choreography. Also, he will be beating Ibrahim ass and then one hit he's all done rolling on the mat come on! Just make this show more believable than it is. And 400 words to do a review this is also ridiculous! Why does everyone make things so difficult? The writers need to put more time and effort into this.

I'm a big fan of MMA and enjoyed the cameo roles of some big names.

The fight scenes were realistic and the underlying storyline offered another perspective to the plot.

My only criticism being the impact of the fights from a makeup viewpoint...

Enjoyed it so much, I binged watched from start to finish.

I'm at the point that my review is too short, so I'll try to pad it out.

The underlying storyline, with no spoilers offers another perspective as to why folk take up MMA, boxing and other high intensity sports.

Sorry, I need another 80 characters to make the cut. I suppose it stops poor reviews.

Aaawww loved it! It was nice, his parents-OMG! What was that? This wasn't about the undadog at all. Like with a fatha, a motha, a best friend @ niko n' a coach who didn't want to coach him or believe in him. He just kept hearin the same thing ova and ova at how he wasn't good enough just constantly placin limitations upon his life and none of them thought highly of him. I was so happy he found happiness the day he did when he did. I was even happier it was SINCERE happiness. Taylor despite his odds had a pretty discent head on his shoulders. The things his mom said to him were just i don't even have words for. She had the nerve to even tell him how she was embrassed of him can you imagine? The mother was worser than the dad. It makes you wonder what makes a female be as that toward her own child when the fatha doesn't seem to have beat on her or even had abandoned her. She was just BEYOND one in a million. EVEN after got betrayed by her he still stood up in thought his dad his mom. He was sucha sweet person non deservin of motha as that. I really liked the how the the club had real team men ship. How the coach spoke of him to his parents. I even saw how boss was lookin at niko in a questionable way. He even warned taylor when he got big if niko didn't he'd see the change in their relationship. Boss/coached showed him that he did believed in him and alined him with the people that even in his absence helpled taylor get outta his rut. It was a clean show, not alot of violence, sex scene or bad words. Its a show you can watch with your kids.

This is the type of show that will ruin Netflix. Its very foreseeable, very unrealistic and sometimes even very cringe worthy. I wouldnt recommend this show anyone except maybe MMA fans and French people (since it's a French production). The only positive thing are the MMA cameos. But other than that I hate the unrealistic storytelling, like it's the type of show where before every fight the main character suddenly gets confronted with some random problem and has to go somewhere before the fight which would never happen in real life. Or someone tells him something depressing right before the fight so the fight gets a little more interesting which it really needs because the fights are incredibly boring and unrealistic. Like, when the main character starts punching the opponent suddenly drops his defense for no reason at all. And this doesn't happen once but a lot of times, it really ruins the show for me. I can't really explain it, it's like watching a race with RC cars, a 3D Anime, a vegan burger, coffee with too much sugar, a controller with stick drift, you can watch it but you won't enjoy it, except if youre used to trash tv. 5/10 at most. Stop creating unrealistic, childish movies/tv shows you're ruining entertainment.

"The Cage" brings a fresh take to the French television landscape, presenting a unique concept that holds a lot of potential. However, while I found the show entertaining enough to watch through, I came away with mixed feelings. In my opinion, there were some notable shortcomings that kept the series from reaching its full potential.

First, the length of the series felt surprisingly short. It seemed as though the creators were aiming for a fast-paced narrative, but the compact nature of the episodes left much to be desired in terms of depth. With more episodes, or longer ones, I think "The Cage" could have provided a richer experience by allowing the characters and story to develop more naturally. As it stands, certain storylines felt rushed, and some characters lacked the growth I would have expected, making it harder to fully connect with the cast and their experiences.

The pacing ties into another issue: the overall plot quality. There's a sense of originality, yet I couldn't shake the feeling that the storyline was somewhat superficial. The central themes are intriguing, but without a more intricate plot or layered character development, the story came across as basic at times. I wanted more complexity or even just a few twists to keep me engaged. Instead, the plot stayed on a straightforward path, which unfortunately made it predictable.

Another drawback was the show's tone and delivery, which felt a bit forced and unnatural. The dialogue, in particular, seemed scripted rather than flowing with the authenticity that can make a series truly engaging. This created a disconnect, as the conversations sometimes lacked the spontaneity and realism that draw viewers in. It's possible that the creators wanted to capture a stylized feel, but in my view, this approach didn't fully succeed and left the characters seeming one-dimensional in certain scenes.

While "The Cage" isn't without its strengths, such as its cinematography and occasional standout moments, these elements didn't completely make up for the weaker aspects. Visually, the series is well-composed, and some scenes display artistic touches that were enjoyable. But ultimately, a show needs to be driven by more than aesthetics to be memorable, and here, the style didn't entirely compensate for the substance.

In summary, "The Cage" was an interesting watch, but one that left me wanting more in terms of depth, realism, and complexity. I would recommend it if you're looking for something light and brief, but for those seeking a more immersive, high-quality drama, this series might not meet your expectations. Despite its intriguing premise, it seems to fall short in execution.